Synopses & Reviews

Review

Part of a new line of books aimed at families with blind or sight impaired members this smartly conceived board book is tactile in more ways than one. As readers count to 10 the numbers and accompanying rhymes appear in both English and raised Braille dots while the objects described feature touch and feel elements that give a physical sense of the shape and characteristics of each from the squishy rubber of “Three balls to play with in the park” to the scratchy glittery treatment applied to “Four trees with very rough bark.” Polished design and execution make this a valuable resource. Available simultaneously: Shapes. Ages 2–5. (Mar.) " Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."

Review

Part of a new line of books aimed at families with blind or sight impaired members this smartly conceived board book is tactile in more ways than one. As readers count to 10 the numbers and accompanying rhymes appear in both English and raised Braille dots while the objects described feature touch and feel elements that give a physical sense of the shape and characteristics of each from the squishy rubber of “Three balls to play with in the park” to the scratchy glittery treatment applied to “Four trees with very rough bark.” Polished design and execution make this a valuable resource. Available simultaneously: Shapes. Ages 2–5. (Mar.) " Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."

Synopsis

Learn how to count to 10 with DK Braille: Counting.

Explore tactile spreads in different textures to discover counting techniques with a book designed specifically for blind or visually impaired readers. DK Braille: Counting's pages combine braille, large print, and high contrast photography with clear and predictive layouts for curious young readers. The accompanying story in print and braille takes readers on a counting adventure in the park.

DK Braille: Counting is a unique book that teaches counting in a special, revolutionary book.

A flagship series of high-quality, custom books with braille and tactile images for blind and partially sighted children, or sighted children with blind parents. DK Braille books combine uncontracted Unified English Braille and large type with high-contrast colors, embossed images, and tactile cutout shapes for children to feel with their fingers. The combination of text alongside the braille enables sighted parents to share the reading experience with visually impaired children, and for sighted children to share with their visually impaired parents.